Oct. 30, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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On October 27, 2008, at 12:00pm: I had my second prenatal appointment. This is when I had hoped I would be able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. My 1st appointment had been with a the Ob, so this was the first time I got to meet Kelli Johnson, CPM, LM face to face. Kelli Johnson is wonderful home birthing midwife that had preformed multiple HBAC deliveries.
Unlike any prenatal appointment I had ever experienced, the midwife and myself were able to have an indebt conversation about our views on childbirth and alternative care. After about 2 hours of conversation she had me...
Oct. 24, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Here are a few inspirational birthing videos. ENJOY!!!
Question C.P.D.
Natural Childbirth of Twins and Triplets!
My breech HBAC!
Oct. 24, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Sources of Unnecessary Pain in Childbirth
Does the idea of "unnecessary pain" in labor and birth sound strange to you? Perhaps you thought labor was supposed to be extremely painful, and there was nothing you could do about it.
There are things women do during labor that actually cause the pain to be intensified. Unfortunately, many women do not know what these things are. Understanding how they affect your labor can help you in preventing labor pain.
Tension If you are skeptical of this, try it while you labor. During one contraction, do whatever you want, tensing your muscles. Then,...
Oct. 24, 2008 at 10:10 PM
10 Natural Childbirth Myths
When weighing your options for childbirth, it helps if you have accurate information about the options available to you. Unfortunately childbirth is an area where myth often pervades fact. What you hear may have started as truth, but has become such a distorted version, there isn't much truth left. Here are ten of the most common misunderstandings about natural childbirth and the truth behind them.
You have to have a super-high pain tolerance. Almost nobody likes pain, and it is easy to assume giving birth causes large amounts of pain so only the most pain...
Aug. 3, 2008 at 7:19 PM
The following Fact Sheet was taken directly from:
http://birthamiracle.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/what-is-the-big-deal-with-cesarean-section/
Maternal risks during current cesarean and recovery:
1. Four times more likely to die than women having a vaginal birth
2. Infection of the incision or uterus 4.4 times more likely than after a vaginal birth
3. Hemmorage - blood loss is about twice as much as in a vaginal birth, and 1 in 6 women having a cesarean require a blood transfusion
4. Decreased bowel function following delivery
5. Maternal respitory problems as a result of anesthesia,...
Jul. 24, 2008 at 7:15 PM
1. Favorite Pet?
2. Any tattoos? If so, Do they have meaning?
3. Sign of the Zodiac?
4. Best book you ever read?
5. What do you absolutely HAVE to do before you die?
6. Favorite childhood memory?
7. What are your kids' names? Why'd you name them that?
8. What did you really want to be when you grew up? What do you want for a career now?
9. If you could move to...
Jul. 24, 2008 at 2:37 AM
Birth homebirth VBAC
My Breech HBAC
Twin HBAC
The strength to never give up, especially when it comes to the well being of your children!
Jul. 23, 2008 at 10:20 PM
50 GREAT LIFE AFFIRMATIONS: A GREAT WAY TO CHANNEL POSITIVE ENERGY INTO YOUR LIFE
I use all of my experiences and knowledge to benefit my Life and others.
I AM in provided all of the benefits that Life has to offer.
My attitude grows happier and healthier every single day.
My son/daughter, (insert name) is are healthy, happy and protected at all times.
My son/daughter (insert name) is vibrant, healthy and fully recovered.
My dreams give me inspiration and guidance.
My dreams are always uplifting, spiritually guided and positive.
I AM a member of a Loving, accepting...
Jul. 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Jul. 22, 2008 at 6:31 PM
1. Would you do meth if it was legalized?ABSOLUTLY NOT!
2.Abortion: for or against?Neither, I'm pro-choice. 3. A 2 month old child and a 65 year old man who has the cure forcancer but hasn’t had a chance to announce it yet, one of them hasto die...who should survive?The 65 year old man, since his knowledge will save a lot more lives in the long run.
4. Would our country fall with a woman president?The fact of whether the president is male or female; black, white, yellow, or brown; Christian, Atheist, Buddhist, etc. has ABSOLUTLY NOTHING to do with their abilities to be...